The Higher Education System in France
The higher education system in France offers three main degrees:
- 1. Bachelor (“Licence”): three years (6 semesters) = 180 ECTS
- 2. Master (“Master”): two years (4 semesters) = 120 ECTS
- 3. Doctorate (“Doctorat”): three years on average (6 semesters) = 180 ECTS
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